While Southeastern Local's win against Northwestern wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Trojans narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Warriors 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Trojans have posted since April 26, 2024.
Reese R Wells was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
R Wells wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kami Horner, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI. Addi Vanover also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Trojans
| 04/03/25 @ Northwestern | 4-3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Catholic Central | 14-1 |
| 03/29/25 vs Shawnee | 6-2 |
The victory (which was Southeastern Local's third in a row) raised their record to 3-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Northwestern, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southeastern Local will square off against Greeneview at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Northwestern, they will face off against Urbana at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors are facing the Hillclimbers at the right time seeing as the Hillclimbers are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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